Explore Payroll Manager Jobs

Discover Payroll Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to lead accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior payroll leadership roles aligned with your expertise and career goals.

What Payroll Managers Do

Payroll Managers oversee the processes and teams responsible for employee pay. They manage payroll cycles, review calculations and reports, resolve escalated issues, and help ensure payroll practices follow applicable tax, labor, and reporting requirements. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve payroll systems, process improvements, audits, and coordination with finance, human resources, and benefits teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for in-depth payroll knowledge, strong attention to detail, leadership experience, and the ability to handle confidential information. Familiarity with payroll platforms, reporting and reconciliation, multi-state or international payroll, and relevant regulations can be valuable. Clear communication and sound judgment are also important when guiding teams and addressing complex pay questions.

Find Your Next Payroll Leadership Role

Compare vetted Payroll Manager openings and review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details. Use Ladders to focus your search on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your payroll career.

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$85K - $95K *

Transform payroll operations by managing U.S. and Canadian payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency in a dynamic enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $133K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations! Lead strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiencies while managing a dedicated payroll team and external vendors to deliver except...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Transform accounting operations by overseeing full-cycle close processes, enhancing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $187K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Develop teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $150K *

Pioneer the transformation of tax technology and processes, driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and user experience through automation and data-driven solution...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading complex electrical projects from concept to close-out. Drive effective coordination, ensure quality standards, and achieve high customer satisfaction while managing mult...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $120K *

Lead and oversee payroll strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver high-quality payroll services while manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$119K - $133K *

Lead the charge in payroll strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT while managing a team and external vendors to deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in Corporate Accounting. Lead a high-performing team, enhance processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting across North America while supporting strategic b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing corporate accounting operations while developing a high-performing team. Drive process improvements and ensure accurate financial reporting across North America, aligning...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing Accounting team, enhancing processes, and driving financial accuracy across North America. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Drive financial excellence by leading a high-performing accounting team, enhancing processes, and ensuring accurate reporting across North America. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic ini...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial reporting and analysis while enhancing compliance and internal processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable solutions support organizational growth and eff...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing initiatives for machine learning models and AI features. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, monitor KPIs, and enhance data-driven decision-making...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $126K *

Champion a culture of safety and collaboration as you lead HR initiatives, drive change, and partner with leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers growth potential into mult...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production teams to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing vehicle-mounted aerial lifts. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize total rewards strategies by leading payroll, benefits, and compensation initiatives. Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to align programs with business goals while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $154K *

Empower infrastructure development by leading transportation projects from planning to maintenance. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality delivery, effective communication, and stakeholder...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $243K *

Transform product innovation by leading AI-driven strategies and experiments, collaborating across teams to enhance software solutions and improve employee experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex, integrated technology initiatives. Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery within standards of quality, performance, a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Advance financial strategy and performance as a key FP&A Manager, leading budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple business units to drive insights and support strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by supporting global compensation programs. As a key contributor, you'll conduct analyses, ensure compliance, and enhance processes while collaborating across functions to drive im...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Collaborate with management and departments to support decision-making and maintain reliable financial reco...

Markham, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Manager do?question toggle

    A Payroll Manager leads payroll operations, oversees payroll staff and systems, reviews payroll processing and reporting, and helps maintain accurate and compliant pay practices.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but roles commonly call for substantial payroll experience, knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements, familiarity with payroll software, and experience leading teams or processes.

  • Which skills are important for Payroll Managers?question toggle

    Important skills often include payroll administration, compliance awareness, reconciliation and reporting, attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership.

  • Where can I find Payroll Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Payroll Manager listings and review individual postings for salary, location, and role requirements.